Three Springfield homes within about a mile of each other were allegedly targeted for break-ins early Monday morning, and police say they have three teenage suspects in custody.

The trio has been charged with a burglary and robbery stemming from an incident on the 1700 block of East Cairo Street, court records show.

According to a press release, Springfield police suspect the trio forced their way into a home on the 1600 block of East Walnut Street and tried to break into a house on the 1300 block of East Delmar Street early Monday morning.

The incident on East Cairo Street is described in a probable cause statement used to charge Michael Cosey, 19, Alexander Cosey, 17, and Jason Bettendorf, 18.

According to the statement, the trio woke up the residents, demanding money, guns and cellphones.

One of the trio pointed a gun at a resident who, according to the statement, was "in fear for her life and terrified they would shoot her," the statement.

One of the suspects fired his weapon in the living room, the statement said, and police officers later found a BB pellet in the room.

According to the statement, the trio took a cellphone and a debit card as well as medication and $5 in cash.

Shortly after the incident, the debit card was used at a Casey's General Store on North Glenstone Avenue. Less than two hours later, police arrested the three suspects, finding the cellphones and debit card earlier, the statement said.

According to the press release, all three suspects are being held on $50,000 bond each.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-8477.